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Salivary Cancer Test Gets US Patent

Oral biologist Vincent K. Tsiagbe, MS, PhD, of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine has...

Blood Test Detects Presence and Location of Wide Range of Cancers

In a study involving thousands of participants, a new blood test detected more than...

Can Laypeople Take Their Own Oral Impressions?

A dental impression is a negative imprint of the teeth and adjacent structures, as...

Hygiene Rotation Includes Prison, Cancer Care, and Other Challenging Environments

Fall 2019 marked the first semester that the hygiene program at the University of...

Behavioral Science Improves Kids’ Oral Hygiene Habits

Children who skip brushing their teeth at night are twice as likely to suffer...

Australian Oral Health Getting Worse

The increasing prevalence of tooth decay and gum disease among Australian adults are disturbing...

Vaccines for Boys and Girls Can Eliminate Cancer-Causing HPV

Most of the types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause oral and other cancers...

Dual-Light Photodynamic Therapy Kills Oral Pathogens

If you want to kill the bacteria that causes caries and gingivitis, try dual-light...

Vaping Alters the Oral Microbiome, Increasing Infection Risks

E-cigarettes alter the mouth’s microbiome and makes users more prone to inflammation and infection,...

Botanical Drug Shows Effectiveness Against Head and Neck Cancers

A plant-based drug called APG-157 has shown signs of helping patients fight oral and...